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Half the patients were given standard hospital diets, and the rest had eight grams (8,000mg) of fish oil added to their food.

After three weeks, the researchers detected two measurable benefits in the omega-3 fish oil group:

A more efficient immune system and reduced inflammation throughout the body.

A 20 to 25 percent drop in pain and discomfort from bedsores, as measured using the standard Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing.

“We saw a modification in the expression of a group of molecules associated with directing leukocytes, or white blood cells, in the direction of the wound, which could explain the improved healing,” explained Professor Singer.

In addition, researchers noted a significant decrease in the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood, which is associated with inflammation and linked to viral and bacterial infections, rheumatic diseases, tissue injury, and necrosis (tissue death).

Natural pain management?

Next, Prof. Singer and his fellow researchers plan to explore the use of fish oil as a method of natural pain management.

They intend to measure the intensity of pain experienced by post-surgical patients who have undergone either knee or hip replacements, and compared that to the amount of fish oil the patient has received.